Out-of-pocket small business 'disgusted' as controversial mine gets extension
The NSW government has extended the controversial Dartbrook coal mine's operations for six years amidst ongoing issues and financial troubles.
‘Miner Painter’ Hwang Jae-hyung, who painted the scenes of Taebaek Coal Mine Village for over 40 years, passes away
Artist Hwang Jae-hyung, known for his realist depictions of labor scenes in the Taebaek coal mining area, has died at the age of 74 after a long illness.
Abandoned town slowly being reclaimed by nature where a fire burns underground
Centralia, Pennsylvania, is an abandoned town where nature is reclaiming the land, and an underground fire has been burning for decades, with only a few residents remaining.
After the last mine, the last coal washer will also end in Karviná
Karviná is set to see the closure of its last coal washer following the end of operations at its final mine, marking a significant transition in the region's industrial landscape.
Waterfront Sydney houses that sit above Australia's deepest coal mine
A historical transformation of Sydney's inner west reveals the transition from Australia's deepest coal mine to upscale waterfront housing.
After the end comes the clean-up. Where the mines will be filled in, mining cannot be restored
Czech coal mining officially ends after nearly 250 years, but the cleanup and closure of the last operational mine, ČSM, are just beginning.
Diver's Family Wishes for Continued Diving Investigation Activities After Death During Longsei Coal Mine Investigation
The family of the diver who died while conducting underwater investigations at the Longsei Coal Mine hopes for the continuation of the recovery efforts.
"The Roaring HDV and after a Night of Four Devil's Half-Breeds." With Coal, Mining Families Depart
The closure of the ČSM Mine in Stonava marks the end of a long-standing tradition of coal mining in Silesian families, who relied on this industry for generations.
Last-minute administration blocks fire sale of billionaire's coal mine
Sanjeev Gupta's Tahmoor Coal mine is placed into voluntary administration to prevent liquidation amid ongoing financial turmoil.
Diver who died in Japan's Jousei Underwater Coal Mine presumed to have drowned due to oxygen supply issues
A diver involved in the recovery of remains of victims from the Jousei Underwater Coal Mine died, likely due to an oxygen supply malfunction causing hyperoxia and subsequent drowning.
For now, I'm just looking around at the surface, says the miner who brought up the last cart of coal
A miner reflects on his experiences while bringing up the last cart of coal from a coal mine in Czechia.
Diver Who Worked on Excavating Korean Remains from the Japanese Jōsei Undersea Coal Mine Dies of Cardiac Arrest
A diver from Taiwan died of cardiac arrest while conducting excavations of remains at the Jōsei Undersea Coal Mine, where many Korean workers perished during Japanese occupation.
Colombia: Explosion in coal mine, at least 2 dead
An explosion in an illegal coal mine in central Colombia has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, while search and rescue operations continue for four missing miners.
Taiwanese diver searching for remains at Chosei Coal Mine dies, transported in cardiac arrest
A Taiwanese diver participating in the retrieval of remains at the Chosei Coal Mine died from a cardiac arrest during the operation in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Two dead in illegal coal mine in Colombia, four still missing after explosion
Two individuals have been confirmed dead in an illegal coal mine explosion in Colombia, with authorities stating that four more are missing and the chances of finding survivors are slim due to high methane levels complicating rescue efforts.
23 dead from explosion in illegal coal mine in India
An explosion in an illegal coal mine in India has resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people.
India: 23 dead from the explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya
At least 23 people have died from an explosion at an illegal coal mine in the Indian state of Meghalaya, with recovery operations expected to resume.
Meghalaya: Explosion in Coal Mine, 18 Workers Dead
An explosion in an illegal coal mine in the Tashkhai area of Meghalaya resulted in the death of 18 workers, with several others still trapped inside.
‘Mobilization of Koreans during the Japanese Occupation’ Additional Skull Discovered at Underwater Coal Mine after 84 Years
An additional skull presumed to be from victims of the 1942 underwater coal mine disaster in Japan has been recovered after extensive underwater searches.
VIDEO Explosion in illegal mine in India. At least 18 miners killed
At least 18 miners have died and one is critically injured due to an explosion in an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya, India, with rescue operations ongoing amid fears that more miners may be trapped underground.
At least 18 dead in explosion in Indian mine
At least 18 people were killed in an explosion at an illegal coal mine in northeastern India on Thursday, as rescue workers continued searching for others trapped after sunset.
At least 16 people killed in explosion at illegal coal mine in India
At least 16 people died and eight were injured in an explosion at an illegal coal mine in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, India, with others likely trapped underground.
Explosion in Indian mine – at least 18 dead
At least 18 people have died and eight others have been injured in an explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya, northeastern India, according to local police.
At least 16 dead and many missing from explosion at illegal coal mine in India
An explosion at an illegal coal mine in India has resulted in at least 16 fatalities and many individuals still unaccounted for.
India: At least 16 dead and many missing from explosion at illegal coal mine
At least 16 people have died and many others are feared trapped after an explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya, northeastern India, marking yet another incident in a series of similar disasters in the region in recent years.
Meghalaya Coal Mine Blast: 16 Workers Killed in Accident
A severe explosion occurred in a coal mine in the Tashkhai area of Meghalaya, resulting in the death of 16 workers, prompting the administration to initiate an investigation and rescue operation.
A tragic accident in Meghalaya... a horrific blast in a coal mine, 10 workers dead
A devastating explosion in a coal mine in the Tashkhai area of Meghalaya resulted in the death of at least 10 workers, prompting a rescue operation.
Calls for more detail on coal mine water releases into reef catchment
A central Queensland conservation group demands greater transparency regarding water releases from coal mines into the Fitzroy Basin, which drains to the Great Barrier Reef.
High Court dismisses appeal from Eddie Obeid, son Moses, Ian Macdonald
Eddie Obeid, his son Moses, and Ian Macdonald have lost a unanimous appeal in the High Court regarding their conviction for conspiracy over a lucrative coal mine license.
Chōsei Coal Mine, Underwater Investigation Begins; No Bones Found on First Day Since Last August
An underwater investigation at the Chōsei Coal Mine, where a wartime submerged accident claimed 183 lives, began but did not yield any bone discoveries on its first day.
‘136 Koreans sacrificed’ 84th anniversary of the José coal mine tragedy... 'Recovering skulls is the goal'
On the 84th anniversary of the underwater disaster at the José coal mine, efforts to recover the remains of 136 Korean victims continue as a diver emphasizes the importance of finding skulls for DNA analysis.
Russia targets Dnipropetrovsk miners 2nd day in a row after deadly bus attack
Russia conducted a second strike on a coal mine in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, damaging the facility but causing no casualties, following a deadly drone attack on miners that killed 12 people.
The love affair with coal is dwindling across Europe: the iconic Czech Stonava mine is shutting down
After 250 years, the iconic Stonava coal mine in the Czech Republic will cease operations, leading to numerous layoffs and depopulation in surrounding municipalities bordering Poland.
Godspeed and may you prosper. With the closure of the last OKD mine, hard coal mining ends in the Czech Republic
The last machinery at the OKD mine will come to a stop during Saturday's night shift, marking the end of deep coal mining in the Czech Republic after more than 200 years.
Czech Republic Closes Last Black Coal Mine
The last Czech black coal mine will close at the end of January, marking the end of over 250 years of deep mining and extinguishing an industry that drove the rise of heavy industry in Central Europe.
Czechs close the last hard coal mine. The company has presented a transformation plan
Czech mining is about to close the last chapter in its coal extraction history with the planned closure of the ČSM mine in Stonava, marking the end of nearly 250 years of coal mining in the country.
Germans protest against lignite coal. The Constitutional Tribunal will decide
Owners of plots near the Nochten open-pit mine have filed a lawsuit against expropriation for lignite coal extraction by the German energy company LEAG.
From historic coal mine to creative laboratory: the imposing history of Pozu de Santa Bárbara
The former Pozu de Santa Bárbara coal mine in Asturias has been transformed into a creative laboratory, currently hosting an immersive installation by London-based collective Scanlab Projects as part of the L.E.V. festival.